Introducing the YT SZEPTER.Breaking protocol is what the SZEPTER does best. Fast, unique, and immensely fun, it’s a potent blend of drop-bar efficiency and mountain bike confidence that encourages you to expand the scope of your rides. We’ve approached this project with fresh eyes and the motive to make a shred-ready ride that stands out from the crowd. This is gravel biking, with a YT twist.
The all-new SZEPTER – YT goes gravel, but not as you know it.
What is the SZEPTER? It’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing – a gravel bike for the gravity crowd, designed with Good Times at its core.
The SZEPTER wasn’t born in a wind tunnel, and it doesn’t sacrifice strength to shave a few grams on the scales. It’s less about marketing spin and more about riding, built for those who want to get out and explore. The drop bar doesn’t reflect its personality, it’s ready to rally on singletrack, road, and anything in between.
Why YT x Gravel?
Whether you use it to train for your next race season or to experience new adventures with your mates, the SZEPTER aims to reignite your love for your local trails. Equally as comfortable on your local loop as an alpine adventure, the key to its performance is its unique versatility. Blurring the lines between MTB and road, it draws from both worlds to deliver a ride feel like no other, making it a gateway to an all-new style of riding.
What sets the YT SZEPTER apart?
Aggressive Geometry
Longer, lower, and slacker geometry may be cliché within mountain biking, but here, it offers the level of security needed to push your limits on technical terrain. The 69-degree head angle is paired with a short stem to keep the handling responsive, while the modern 74-degree seat angle offers an effective ride position for rapid climbing, ensuring performance across all gradients.
Game-Changing Versatility
Versatility was at the heart of the SZEPTER design process. The front triangle has space for two large water bottles alongside a top tube bag, guaranteeing enough room for all your epic ride essentials. Integrated fenders fight filth and limit surface spray, and clearance of up to 45mm allows the use of a wide range of tires.
Suspension Gravel Fork
The suspension fork was the cornerstone of the SZEPTER development process, highlighting its aggressive intentions and fusing it with YT’s gravity-led spirit. The gravel-specific RockShox Rudy fork provides 40mm of progressive travel, helping to take the sting out of rough terrain and amplifying its fun factor on the trail.
The Bottom Line
The SZEPTER exists to inspire those looking to expand the scope of their riding, try something new and discover their Young Talent. Want the full lowdown? Get your SZEPTER fix online today.
